Project Architect - Federal

Help Us Change the World—One Project at a Time
At PRIME AE, we believe every bridge, building, classroom, park, and roadway we design tells a story—and leaves a legacy. Whether it’s through architecture, engineering, planning, or consulting, our work is deeply rooted in improving the everyday experiences of people and communities. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, technical excellence, and meaningful contribution.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm with 22 offices across 9 states and a team of 500 professionals. For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with public and private sector clients to deliver creative, practical, and sustainable solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational sectors.  We’re expanding our capabilities, our geography, and our team—and now is an exciting time to join us.  

We are currently seeking a Project Architect with federal project experience to join our growing team in either our Pensacola or Jacksonville, Florida offices. This role is ideal for a licensed architect (or one near completion) who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and enjoys working on impactful government and public sector projects.

What You Will Do:  

This role will focus primarily on Department of Defense (DoD) and other government facility projects, with additional involvement in large-scale commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and education design work.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develops design and construction documents, facilitates charrettes, develops studies and reports, field assessments, and other deliverables for Military/Dept of Defense-related projects.
• Collaboration with PRIME AE’s inter-office divisions – MEP, Structural Engineering – as well as external subconsultants.
• Plans and supervises the preparation of construction documents and other deliverables for projects according to client goals, needs, and budgets.
• Responsible for coordination of design disciplines, both in-house and outside consultants.
• Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with Detailed Design Documents.
• May prepare client project presentations, studies, and reports.
• Utilizes computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans – specifically AutoCAD and Revit.
• May direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of a project.

What You Will Bring:

• Registered Architect (or on track for completing licensing exams within 6 months).
• LEED Accredited Professional strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in all phases of project design, construction documentation and construction materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills, verbal, listening and written communication, including client presentations.
• Experience with coordination of multiple design disciples required for developing complete documents.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Strong knowledge base of building codes, standards, building structures, and engineering systems.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.

Why PRIME AE?
We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. At PRIME AE, you’ll find a culture of support, flexibility, and opportunity. You’ll work on impactful projects that improve daily life, alongside colleagues who inspire and challenge you. Whether you’re advancing your technical skills or growing as a leader, we’re committed to helping you succeed.

• Full-Career Support: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical specialist to project leadership.
• People-First Culture: We hire top talent, champion diversity, trust, and integrity.
• Meaningful Impact: Work on projects—from community centers and hospitals to federal, transportation, and water systems—that tangibly improve lives. 
• Growth-Oriented: Strategically expanding capabilities and geography (e.g., Southeast acquisition, federal growth) with strong backing from investors.
• National Yet Local: Enjoy the resources of a big firm with the agility and client intimacy of local offices.

PRIME AE Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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